Peña Rubia and El Nevazo in Caravaca de la Cruz
A popular walking and picnic area and home to a sleeping giant named Tomir! Peña Rubia is a vertical limestone peak in the Cerro Gordo area of mountainous terrain, surrounded by pine forest and a perfect mountain ecosystem..

July 19 A night of stargazing and ancient myths in the Caravaca village of La Encarnación
A great evening out for all the family in the historic setting of the ruined Roman sanctuary Enjoy a magical night out with the family at this “Myths and Stars” event at the archaeological sites of the 1st-century Roman..

Museum of ethnic instruments and the Carlos Blanco Fadol collection in the Caravaca village of Barranda
The Museo de Música Étnica y Colección Carlos Blanco Fadol in Barranda The man responsible for this amazing place is a remarkable man by the name of Carlos Blanco Fadol. There are many accomplished musicians throughout..

The village of Barranda in Caravaca de la Cruz
A popular rural tourism destination with a prestigious musical museum on the high ground of north-western Murcia Barranda is a small village in the high ground of north-western Murcia on the RM-730 road between Caravaca de..

August 30 Free open-air concert by Son de Madera in the Caravaca village of Barranda
The first event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features Jarocho music from Mexico The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month of August with..

July 2025 The Las Fuentes del Marqués beauty spot in Caravaca welcomes the Wizard of Oz!
Dorothy travels through the wonderland of the Caravaca park on her quest! Following the huge success of last year’s summer productions of Alice in Wonderland in the beauty spot of Las Fuentes del Marqués, just outside the..

August 2 Free open-air concert by Mujeres Con Raiz in the Caravaca village of Barranda
The first event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features traditional songs from the Region of Murcia The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month..

A brief history of Archivel
Archivel has evolved from a primitive human settlement 5,000 years ago to a popular rural tourist destination Humans settled in Archivel It is thought that the village was first given its current name some time in the late..

October 26 Free concert by Xuxurlaka in Barranda
Celtic music from the Basque country at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca village of Barranda continues on Sunday..

September 28 Free concert by Vanesa Muela and Rodrigo Jarabo in Barranda
Melodic renditions of traditional songs at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca village of Barranda continues on..

July 31 A night of stargazing and ancient myths in the Caravaca village of La Encarnación
A great evening out for all the family in the historic setting of the ruined Roman sanctuary Enjoy a magical night out with the family at this “Myths and Stars” event at the archaeological sites of the 1st-century Roman..

The village and rural district of La Encarnación in Caravaca de la Cruz
Millennia of archaeological remains have been found in the picturesque mountain scenery of La Encarnación It has been said that if one place in the Region of Murcia above all others can boast archaeological remains which..

The Cueva negra of Caravaca de la Cruz video
Spanish original, but gives an interesting perspective of the Cueva Negra in Caravaca de la Cruz!

The 2024 Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz
The Jubilee in Caravaca is a culturally and socially dynamic event as well as one of great religious significance (Source: ITREM, tourist board of the Region of Murcia) When Pope John Paul II granted a Holy Jubilee Year..

New branch of pilgrimage routes to Caravaca begins in the Alicante town of Granja de Rocamora
Ulea and Abanilla are also added to the itinerary as places where fragments of the True Cross are venerated As preparations continue for the Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz in 2024 it has been announced that a new..

Discover the natural paradise of the River Argos in north-western Murcia
Hiking, kayaking, birdwatching and the simple joy of the countryside in Caravaca, Cehegín and Calasparra Source: ITREM The River Argos is far from being a major waterway but it is one of the natural jewels of the north..

July 26 An evening of wine and snacks under the stars in the Caravaca village of La Encarnación
Astronomy and fine local produce at the historic church and ruined Roman sanctuary of La Encarnación  The special summer events in Caravaca de la Cruz continue on Saturday July 26 with a “Cata con Estrellas”, which combines..

The village of Archivel in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz
A picturesque rural retreat, a popular rural tourism destination and a wealth of history shared with Caravaca The village of Archivel lies in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz between Barranda (also in Caravaca) and..

August 23  Free open-air concert by Kimaya in the Caravaca village of Barranda
The third event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features an alchemy of musical styles! The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month of August..

Motor home and caravan park in Caravaca de la Cruz
Up to 72 hours free motor home camping close to the city centre of Caravaca The council-run motor home and caravan park in Caravaca de la Cruz is located 2 kilometres from the RM-15 motorway alongside the RM-715 in Calle Pabell..

November 30 Free concert by Albardín in Barranda
The musical tradition of Murcia with influences from elsewhere in Europe at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca..

The Vía Verde del Noroeste greenway and Caravaca de la Cruz
A 78-kilometre hiking and cycling route full of beautiful scenery and cultural and historical significance The Vía Verde del Noroeste (the Greenway of the North-west) is one of the most important ecological routes in the..

August 9 Free open-air concert by The Carlos Soto Quartet in the Caravaca village of Barranda
The second event in this summer’s A La Luna de Barranda season features traditional Celtic music with Moorish and Jewish influences The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held..

Las Fuentes del Marqués and the Torreón de los Templarios in Caravaca de la Cruz
A wonderful natural beauty spot with an interpretation centre and water features in Caravaca Las Fuentes del Marqués is an attractive natural park area about 2km from the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz and is an ideal place..

The Sierra de Mojantes in Caravaca de la Cruz
Fabulous views from the highest point of the Caravaca countryside The Sierra de Mojantes mountain range includes the highest point in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz at 1,615 metres above sea level, and an area of..